at issue now, can he claim florida's controversial stand-your-ground law during trial? today in court, he waived his ability to have a hearing prior to trial one in which the judge would determine whether that florida law gives him immunity. >> is it your decision not to have a pretrial immunity hearing? >> after consultation with my counsel, yes, your honor. >> has anyone promised you to get you to make this decision? >> no, your honor. >> has anybody threatened you? >> no, your horn. >> is your decision voluntarily made? >> yes. >> george zimmerman's attorneys say they reserve the right to use stand your ground law during the trial, a trial set to begin in six weeks. kerry sanders, nbc news, sanford, florida. >>> now zimmerman has sued our parent company for defamation in civil court. the company has strongly denied his allegations. >>> right now at 6:00, tonight there is a final decision on whether the fourth of july fireworks will go on as planned. >>> a jewelry store robbery, a police chase and officer's cruiser smashed up. >>> plus, the security changes at the pre